01Story of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Gowoonsesang Cosmetics is a cosmeceutical
(cosmetics + pharmaceutical)
company established in 2000
by dermatologist Ahn Gun Young.
Dr. Ahn is a dermatologist and
founding CEO of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics.
After a childhood experience with painful burns,
he became a dermatologist in order
to help people suffering from skin trouble.
In 1998, when only private
dermatology services were available,
he founded Gowoonsesang Dermatology Clinic,
the first cosmetic dermatology clinic in Korea,
based on his rich experience and expertise gained from patients.
Gowoonsesang Cosmetics continues its journey
focusing on product development
and research, under its mission
“We make the world healthy and beautiful with Dermatology”.
In 2018, Gowoonseang Cosmetics laid
the foundations for
entering the European and American markets beyond Asia.
We are growing into a global company
as we have become a part of the Migros Group,
the largest distribution company
in Switzerland and one of Fortune 500.
Gowoonseang Cosmetics will launch
at least one new brand every year
and plan to own 10 brands in 100 countries by 2030.
Gowoonsesang Cosmetics has been selected
as one of the “Best Workplaces in Korea”
and the “Best Workplaces in Asia”.
We plan to further develop the company culture
to form an environment in which employees can
grow together
and to lead various in-house
programs to nurture experts.
We will continue to nurture
and grow a brand loved at home and
abroad based on
our outstanding R&D technology
and a strong global network.
We promise that “Gowoonsesang Cosmetics”
will implement the more beautiful world
with “healthy skin for everyone”.